Yaz/Yasmin Law Firm
Our Yaz/Yasmin law firm is dedicated to aggressively representing the rights of women who have sustained serious, life-threatening injuries after taking the birth control pills known as Yaz or Yasmin. Our defective drug attorneys have extensive experience going up against insurance and corporate lawyers to help injured women recover the maximum compensation they are entitled to.
Both produced by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Yaz and Yasmin are oral contraceptives made up of drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol (a bio-active form of estrogen used in many birth control pills). When taken at about the same time each day (within four hours of the same time), Yaz and Yasmin claim to be 99.9 percent effective at preventing pregnancy.
Dangers of Yaz and Yasmin
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received hundreds of patient reports regarding the severe side effects associated with Yaz and Yasmin. In fact, in 2008, the FDA cited Bayer HealthCare for failing to adequately publicize the drug's side effects and for overstating the drug's approved uses.
If you or a loved one has endured Yaz or Yasmin injuries, consult with an experienced defective drug lawyer to find out if you have a case against Bayer HealthCare. Those who have legitimate legal claims will likely be able to seek and recover compensation for their injuries and losses by following through with a Yaz lawsuit.
Yaz Side Effects
Serious side effects of Yaz birth control may include:
- Blood clots
- Breast lumps
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), in which blood clots block healthy circulation in the body's deep veins, usually the legs
- Gallbladder problems
- Heart attack
- Hyperkalemia, dangerously high levels of potassium in the blood (Women with liver or kidney disease, as well as those with adrenal gland disorders, have the greatest risk of developing hyperkalemia when taking Yaz or Yasmin.)
- Liver damage
- Pulmonary embolism (PE), in which blood clots lodge in the lungs and dangerously interrupt respiration
- Stroke
- Symptoms of depression (insomnia, mood swings, lack of energy)
Women taking Yasmin may also be at risk of developing serious side effects. Patients who start developing symptoms of any of the above conditions should seek emergency medical care to prevent further, potentially fatal health complications.
Starting a Yaz/Yasmin Birth Control Lawsuit
If you've been injured by Yaz or Yasmin contact our Yaz law firm to schedule a FREE, no-obligation case evaluation with an experienced attorney. We will thoroughly evaluate your individual claim and determine the best way to proceed. We are committed to handling your case with care and compassion, while aggressively fighting to ensure your rights are protected.
